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Word: reeve (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • A female of the species ''Philomachus pugnax'', a highly gregarious, medium-sized wading bird of Eurasia; the male is a ruff.
  • Canada The president of a township or municipal district council.
  • historical Any of several local officials, with varying responsibilities.

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Verb:

  • nautical To pass a rope through a hole or opening, especially so as to fasten it.

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